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Jessexy
Host |
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Mandy Goodhandy
Grand Finale
Co-Host & Goodhandy's
Co-owner |
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LJ
Box
Office |
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DJ KTel
Screww's Resident
DJ |
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Robin Barnett
Sound Tech |
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Patrick McNulty
Videographer |
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Todd Klinck
Goodhandy's
Co-owner |
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Ralph Hamelmann
Event
Organizer & Promoter |
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 When Ralph Hamelmann launched SCREWW in 2003,
it was out of boredom. He explains, "I wanted to let off
some steam one night, but at that point, I had lost interest
in the club scene. So I decided to create a party for genuine
people who like a variety of music.'"
After a year
and a half at The Winchester Pub (in Cabbagetown), SCREWW found
a new home at Buddies
In Bad Times Theatre and stayed there for almost three years before
moving to Goodhandy's in May, 2008.
Apart from his 20 years experience
as a volunteer facilitator, coordinator, and counsellor in the
LGBTT community, Ralph has worked in the queer media: 10%
QTV, The Q Files (a Citytv production), and (Toronto's)
Out Magazine. His cartoon strip For
Warped Minds Only had a three-year run in Xtra (1988-91).
Because of the depth of his
exposure to the queer community, Ralph is passionate about making
SCREWW an inclusive space for everyone. To that end, he has rolled
out the red carpet for Pride
Toronto, the 519 Community
Centre, ACT, and countless
other LGBTT organizations.
In 1991, Ralph's cartoon For Warped Minds Only reached new
heights and was syndicated. At this time, it began appearing
in the Toronto Sun, Calgary Herald, and Eye Weekly.
In 1994, he authored and illustrated a comic book anthology of
his work which was sold across North America.
 Ralph has done in-house communications for
numerous charities including the National Ballet School, St.
George's Society, The Hearing Foundation of Canada, and the University
of Toronto. He was Editor-in-Chief of Inq Magazine - a
holistic health magazine with contributors such as Dr. David
Suzuki.
In 1999, he received the Galaxi
Award for Cutting Edge, a documentary-style television
series he created, produced, and hosted.
Ralph currently teaches communications at George Brown College
on a part-time basis, and works with people having disabilities.
In December, 2006, George Brown presented Ralph with the prestigious
Award For Teaching Excellence. He co-writes the daily
horoscope in 24 Hours.
Ralph can be reached at ralph@screww.ca.
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